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How Human Error and Chaos Led to the Piper Alpha Disaster
The oil industry’s worst nightmare came true on July 6, 1988. The Piper Alpha oil platform suffered a catastrophic explosion, leaving most workers trapped in an inferno at sea. This disaster led to ...
On 6 July 1988, fire engulfed Piper Alpha, killing 167 men. With dramatic testimony and emotional interviews, this is the minute-by-minute story of that night and the search for truth.
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How One Piece of Paper Doomed the Piper Alpha Rig
On July 6, 1988, a massive explosion tore through the Piper Alpha oil rig in the North Sea. What followed was one of the costliest industrial disasters in UK history. This video uncovers the series of ...
CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. At 14,000 tons and 2.5 times the height of the Statue of Liberty, the Piper Alpha oil rig was one of the largest in the world. But on July 6, 1988 ...
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